Ronald Grant Zimmerman Sr., 73, of 790 Hoffman Drive, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at Lebanon VA Hospital.
He was born November 3, 1945 in Frackville, PA, son of the late Darwin and Bertha (Wagner) Zimmerman.
Ronald served six years during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service and three years in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
He worked as an Electrical Engineer at Three Mile Island until his retirement, then continued work as an independent contractor. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Middletown, Sam Houston Veterans Organization and the U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. Keystone Chapter. He enjoyed traveling the country during his work and was especially fond of the years he spent in Key Largo, Florida. His favorite pastimes were genealogy research, reading, and spending time with his family.
Ronald is survived by his wife Judith (Butswinkas) Zimmerman of Hummelstown; his three sons Ronald G. Zimmerman, Jr. and his wife Allison Tollen of York, Eric J. Zimmerman and his wife Jennifer of Wiconisco, and Michael J. Zimmerman of Hummelstown; one daughter Melissa R. Young and her husband Justin of Lancaster; one brother David Zimmerman and one sister Judith Touchinsky, both of Frackville; and seven granddaughters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Darwin Zimmerman and his sister June Zimmerman.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 11 AM at the Nice-Hart Funeral Home, Inc. 9 North Lehigh Ave., Frackville, PA 17931. The Rev. Dr. J. Richard Eckert will officiate. Friends may call Tuesday from 10-11 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will be at 12:30 PM at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 121 Spring St. Middletown, PA 17057.
Nice Hart Funeral Home Inc., Frackville, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.nicehartfuneralhome.com.
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I worked with Ronny at TMI and have nothing but great thoughts and memories of him. May God place his hand of peace and tranquility on you during your journey, and bless your family with peace!
Ron was a classmate of mine from FHS class of 63 and a dear friend. Many fond memories through the years and I will always cherish our friendship. To Ron’s family, my deepest condolences and find peace knowing he’s now at peace after his long journey. RIP my dear friend.
Our dearest Ronnie. You were a kind and gentle soul; ever patient and soft spoken. So adored and loved by us all. You will be terribly missed. We are at such a loss over your passing. Your family in Buffalo was so blessed to have you.
Ronnie was a member of our submarine keystone base. Always a wonderful and thoughtful person. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Ronnie will be missed at our Submarine vets meetings. Our sincere condolences to the family.